RE: tikka t3 or whitetail hunter?
The synthetic Stainless T-3's are very nice and light too. I have one in 25-06 which is a real pleasant shooter. It's a deer's worst enemy. However, I do like the Laminate stainless ones too. I've got a 270 WSM coming in soon. It is definately heavier than the synthetic version. That may be good on heavier recoiling calibers. My 25-06 is a *****cat. Good luck with your selection.